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Jets signed LB Spencer Paysinger, formerly of the Dolphins.

He's the domino after the release of longtime ILB David Harris. 29-year-old Paysinger (on June 28) played 334 snaps for Miami last season and will compete for a depth and special teams job with tanking Gang Green. Jun 9 - 10:58 AM

Dolphins re-signed LB Spencer Paysinger.

A longtime Giant, Paysinger acquitted himself well as a special teamer in Miami last season. That will remain his role for 2016. Tue, Mar 29, 2016 02:45:00 PM

So is former Seahawks LB Mike Morgan. Paysinger played just 73 snaps last year. His best season came in 2013 when he recorded 74 tackles for the Giants. He'd be little more than a depth option for Pittsburgh. Fri, Mar 18, 2016 01:45:00 PM

Paysinger played just 73 defensive snaps in his first season with Miami and has mostly been a special teams player since starting 10 games for the Giants in 2013. Paysinger was one of the Dolphins' top men in kick and punt coverage. Tue, Feb 23, 2016 09:05:00 PM

So is former Seahawks LB Mike Morgan. Paysinger played just 73 snaps last year. His best season came in 2013 when he recorded 74 tackles for the Giants. He'd be little more than a depth option for Pittsburgh.

Paysinger played just 73 defensive snaps in his first season with Miami and has mostly been a special teams player since starting 10 games for the Giants in 2013. Paysinger was one of the Dolphins' top men in kick and punt coverage.

ESPN Dolphins reporter James Walker believes newly-signed LB Spencer Paysinger would be a starter if the season began today.

Miami will look to add linebacker talent in the draft, but Paysinger signed with the Dolphins because he saw an opportunity to start. "I did my homework on them before the trip and I saw that they had a few linebackers that aren't with the team anymore and it just looked like an opportunity," Paysinger said. "For me, it's all about having an opportunity." Paysinger only played 81 snaps as a reserve linebacker for the Giants last season, but he held his own in an extended stint as a starter in 2013.

Dolphins agreed to terms with LB Spencer Paysinger, formerly of the Giants, on a one-year contract.

A reserve linebacker and special teamer, Paysinger will theoretically be tasked with replacing Jason Trusnik, who signed with the Panthers on Tuesday. Paysinger appeared in 15 games last season, but played just 81 snaps on defense.

Paysinger appeared in 15 games for the Giants last season, but played just 81 snaps on defense. He has 14 games of starting experience, but would likely be trying to latch on as a core special teamer for Gang Green.

Paysinger, 26 in June, started ten games last season, recording 74 tackles and a sack. He isn't particularly effective in run or pass defense, and would likely serve best in a fourth linebacker role. Expect Paysinger to face competition from Jameel McClain in training camp. Paysinger will be a free agent in 2015.

Paysinger's "right of first refusal" tender is worth $1.431 million. He played 707 snaps for New York last season and was arguably the second best linebacker on the roster. Reynolds' ERFA tender is worth $570,000.

Spencer Paysinger and Jacquian Williams are expected to compete for the Giants' starting weak-side linebacker job.

This duo showed enough over the final three games of the season to let the Giants feel comfortable cutting Michael Boley Tuesday. It's a position battle for IDP owners to watch as Boley was able to average 6.2 tackles per game during his four-year run manning the weak side of Giants' 4-3 scheme.

Giants undrafted rookie LB Spencer Paysinger has been sprinkled in with the first-team defense in training camp.

Paysinger, who played college ball at Oregon, is shaping up as a good bet to make the roster as one of the first outside linebackers off the bench. "He's been all around," coach Tom Coughlin said. "He's been very good in special teams."

Lindley was signed before Week 17, when the Colts found themselves in truly dire quarterback straits. Going on 27, Lindley has scattered six starts across four NFL seasons. At best, he'll compete for someone's No. 3 job next summer.

A failed 2015 third-round pick out of Colorado State, Grayson never made a move to establish himself as Drew Brees' long-term backup in New Orleans. The Saints chose Luke McCown over him last year and Chase Daniel this year.

It's been a hard, fast fall for McGloin since he injured his shoulder in relief of Derek Carr last Week 17. He's gone from getting tendered at the second-round level as a 2016 restricted free agent to out on the street. McGloin should get plenty of workouts, but looked dreadful this summer. It's possible he's not the same since his injury.

Free agent QB Johnny Manziel worked out for the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats last week.

The Ticats came away convinced Manziel isn't ready to return to football, physically or mentally. "Too many red flags," one source told TSN. Wanting to see if Manziel was ready to dedicate himself to football and become a face of the franchise, the Ticats came away with "a resounding no" to answer those questions. Manziel remains a long shot to ever play in the NFL again.

The Clipboard Jesus could be headed to NFL heaven. Whitehurst looked as bad as ever in spot duty on Sunday, and the Browns decided they would rather see what fifth-round rookie Kevin Hogan has to offer if Cody Kessler can't go against the Titans. Whitehurst's release, of course, is a strong indication that Kessler will be ready. Now 34, Whitehurst has been an entertaining NFL presence, but never actually been good at football.

The second-year UDFA out of South Carolina completed 24-of-40 passes for 277 yards and a 2:2 TD:INT ratio last preseason. He's a camp body for when the Rams release or trade Nick Foles, who hasn't reported to the team.

A 2005 fifth-rounder of the Lions, Orlovsky started 12 career games (seven in 2008 for Detroit and five for the 2011 Colts) and threw 15 career touchdowns to 13 interceptions. He also spent time with the Bucs and Texans. The Rams had him in camp this summer. Orlovsky is probably most known for his infamous touchback with the Lions where he unknowingly ran out the back of the end zone.

Sorensen was just cut on Monday, but the Vikings need his arm again after Teddy Bridgewater suffered a torn ACL and dislocated knee in Tuesday's practice. Minnesota will surely look for an upgrade on Sorensen in the coming days. For now, it's Shaun Hill, Sorensen, and UDFA Joel Stave.

Once considered a first-round talent, Hundley failed to improve his stock in his junior year at UCLA, falling all the way to the fifth round. Now he's a distant fourth on the Packers' depth chart behind Blanchard, a former undrafted free agent who has yet to appear in an NFL game. Scott Tolzien is locked into the No. 2 spot behind last year's NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers.

LeFevour has plenty of connections to Tampa Bay. Head coach Dirk Koetter was LeFevour's OC in Jacksonville in 2011 while QBs coach Mike Bajakian was his OC in college at Central Michigan. The 29-year-old has spent his last four seasons in the CFL, most recently playing for the Montreal Alouettes. He's merely a depth signing and probably won't make it out of camp.

That gives the Bills a fourth quarterback behind Tyrod Taylor, E.J. Manuel and Cardale Jones. Trainor went undrafted out of West Georgia in 2015. He tried out for the Bills and Raiders last offseason but never earned a roster spot. With Jones battling a sore shoulder, Trainor will probably get some run in Thursday's preseason finale against Detroit.

Bercovici (6'1/206) made 16 starts for the Sun Devils, completing 60.5 percent of his career throws with a 7.4 YPA and 42:13 TD-to-INT ratio. While not particularly big or athletic, Bercovici flashes powerful arm strength and functional pocket mobility. A favorite deep sleeper of both Rookie Scouting Portfolio's Matt Waldman and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein, Bercovici has an outside chance to develop into a No. 2 quarterback.

They also released C Brian Schwenke and TE Brandon Williams. Morris performed better than expected in camp but became expendable when the Colts acquired Jacoby Brissett from New England. Scott Tolzien and Brissett will hold down the fort at quarterback until Andrew Luck returns from shoulder surgery.

Evans (6’0/210) made 43 starts for the Golden Hurricane, managing a career 57.3% completion rate, 7.4 YPA, and 84:47 TD-to-INT ratio. A streaky and often erratic passer with a strong arm, Evans played in a simplistic one-read college offense that manufactured big plays off play action, and is significantly dissimilar from a pro-style attack. Evans is also short by NFL quarterback standards and ran a 5.03 forty before the draft. Still, the tools are there for Evans to make a run at a backup job, possibly after spending a year or two on a practice squad.

Fajardo (6'1/223) succeeded Colin Kaepernick as a four-year starter for the Wolf Pack, completing 65.5 percent of his passes with a 57:29 TD-to-INT ratio in Nevada's Pistol Spread. He averaged 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and tacked on 44 rushing scores. Fajardo is smart (31 Wonderlic) and a legitimate scrambling threat with 4.63 speed, but offers sub-par arm strength and accuracy, and doesn't react well under duress. Fajardo would be a better Arena League prospect.

Carden (6'2/218) was named the American Conference's Offensive POY by the league's coaches as a senior after completing 66.6 percent of his collegiate passes with an 86:30 TD-to-INT ratio. A scrambling threat at ECU, Carden added 24 rushing TDs, but has 4.94 speed and isn't a true dual threat. A weak-armed but tough prospect who will likely spend his NFL career holding a clipboard, Carden has been compared to Bruce Gradkowski by CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

Neal set school records in passing yards (5,614) and touchdown passes (47) as a three-year starter at Concordia from 2012-14. He spent last season in the German Football League, before catching the Saints' eye at Tulane's Pro Day last month. New Orleans scheduled Neal for a workout on Friday, and he was signed shortly after. Neal should fill the role of camp arm and practice-squad body as he develops.

Williams (6'2/218) made 33 starts for the Tar Heels, succeeding Bryn Renner under center and completing 61.3% of his career throws with a 7.82 YPA, 61:25 TD-to-INT ratio, and 35 rushing scores. He earned second-team All-ACC as a senior. A dual threat in college, Williams turned in a disappointing Pro Day, running 4.81 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical. Williams offers toughness and plus arm strength, but his ball location was consistently poor in the ACC and Williams isn't athletic enough for a position switch. Williams likely lacks an NFL future, but we could envision him lighting up the Arena League.

You're forgiven if you've never heard of Olson, a "Champions Indoor Football" product. This could be a prank and we would be none the wiser. Now 25, "Olson" rode the pine behind Andrew Luck at Stanford before transferring to Clemson, where he attempted three passes as a senior in 2014. Per NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Olson's college coach Jim Harbaugh vouched for him to brother John Harbaugh. Another Jim Harbaugh player, Colin Kaepernick, remains a free agent. Olson is a camp arm who will be cut once Joe Flacco (back) gets healthy.

These are roster-filler signings for the offseason. Archer will turn 28 before the 2015 season and isn't much of a prospect. He played his college ball at William & Mary before going undrafted in 2010.

Lovelocke (6'5/248) was a four-year starter for the PVAMU Panthers, completing 57.6 percent of his senior-year passes with a 16:9 TD-to-INT ratio and ten additional rushing scores. A massive quarterback with 10 1/2-inch hands and 34 1/4-inch arms, Lovelocke has ideal tight end dimensions and could get a look there after running 4.81/4.84 at his Pro Day with a 31-inch vertical and 9-foot-5 broad jump. Lovelocke isn't going to make it as a quarterback.

The rookie from Kansas State signed on with Jaguars after going undrafted, but he was cut before training camp. With Tarvaris Jackson (ankle) sidelined, Waters will serve as a camp arm. Seattle cut LS Nate Boyer to make room on the roster.

Joseph Randle was found guilty of aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, criminal threat and possession of marijuana in connection with a 2016 arrest in Wichita, Kansas.

He got off on three charges including two counts of aggravated battery and one count of criminal damage to property. The aggravated burglary charge could carry up to a 30-month prison sentence. We lost count of how many times Randle has been arrested since getting dropped by the Cowboys in 2015. Friends and family members have implied that Randle's erratic behavior may be the result of football-related injuries. His sentencing is scheduled for June 7 in Wichita.

The move clears a roster spot for Adrian Peterson. Cardinals coach Bruce Arians is a CJ2K fan, but the 32-year-old back was running on fumes this season, averaging 2.53 yards on his 45 carries. The Cardinals' line is a disaster, but Johnson's play-making ability is gone. It's possible, if not likely, he's taken his final NFL carry. A transcendent player in his prime, Johnson isn't quite a Hall-of-Famer, but is just one level below.

It's the first we've heard of Gerhart since he was released by the Jaguars nine months ago. Gerhart was extremely ineffective as a Jag, averaging 3.05 yards on 121 carries. The Broncos have serious issues at running back, but it seems unlikely they'd deem Gerhart worth a roster spot.

Robinson started his career with the Saints and played three seasons there before moving onto the Jets in 2016. His career in New York was derailed after he broke his leg three different times, but he is apparently nearing or at full health now. The Saints could use some running back depth after trading Adrian Peterson last week.

"There are a ton of guys in the league that know what I can do, coaches and GMs. Just waiting on that call," said Bell in a radio interview. Bell didn't sign until Week 4 last year and looked washed up on his limited snaps. There’s been no interest in him from teams this offseason.

The 49ers have also released DL Leger Douzable, OL Andrew Gardner and WR Louis Murphy. Initially in the running for No. 2 duties behind Carlos Hyde, 31-year-old Hightower had a brutal summer, generating 20 yards on 11 preseason carries. Hightower was workmanlike the past two years in New Orleans, but the rebuilding 49ers are understandably seeking more upside. Hightower will get calls after the way he acquitted himself for Sean Payton.

He's done for the night. Williams was noticeably woozy following a ten-yard run, immediately heading to the sideline and later the locker room. A popular preseason DFS play, Williams was replaced by UDFA Romar Morris.

Williams had just one game remaining on his 2016 ban. His latest suspension will keep him sidelined for at least a year. Williams was already in danger of falling out of the league after getting waived from the Steelers in March. This effectively ends his career.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers won't sign Alonzo Harris to the practice squad because of his influence on Eddie Lacy.

Both players missed curfew the night before Green Bay's game against the Lions. Cleary the Packers have some concerns about Lacy's off-field behavior. Harris is a big body and should be able to catch on elsewhere but the door to Green Bay is closed for him.

Khiry Robinson (leg) was sent to I.R. to make room. With Matt Forte and Bilal Powell not 100 percent, Burks could see Week 17 carries along with Brandon Wilds. Burks, a first-year UDFA out of Troy, is 5'9/208 with 4.56 wheels.

Muhammad (5'7/170) is a scatback through and through who doubled as a track star at Cal-Berkley, and ran 4.38 at the Golden Bears' Pro Day. He topped out at 13.8 carries per game as a senior, averaging 5.4 yards per tote with 17 receptions. The Titans will likely give Muhammad a look on special teams due to his speed, although he averaged an underwhelming 22.2 yards per kickoff return in his college career and did not return punts.

This was expected after Hill was limited in practice this week. There are no surprises among Atlanta's inactives -- WR Nick Williams, OT Austin Pasztor, OL Sean Harlow, S Sharrod Neasman, CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, and LB Jordan Tripp have all been ruled out.

It is a surprise after Hillman worked as the No. 3 back in the third preseason game. A veteran whose contract will guarantee if he is on the roster Week 1, it is possible the Cowboys bring him back later in the season. Releasing him suggests Dallas both believes Ezekiel Elliott will be available Week 1 and plan to keep Alfred Morris.

Ross (5'10/201) was a three-plus-year starter for the Terrapins, parlaying 487 career carries into 2,541 yards (5.22 YPC) and 19 TDs, adding 40 receptions. He graduated as Maryland's fourth all-time leading rusher and was an honorable mention All-Big Ten pick as a senior. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Ross showed well at the Terps' Pro Day with a 4.44 forty and 37 1/2-inch vertical. Ross is undersized with a limited passing-game track record, but his speed and outstanding senior-year rushing efficiency (6.39 YPC) make him a long-shot prospect worth monitoring.

With Le'Veon Bell on suspension, the Steelers appear poised to enter the season with only DeAngelo Williams and Dri Archer on the roster at tailback. For now, they're carrying two fullbacks in Will Johnson and Roosevelt Nix.

The No. 160 overall pick of the 2013 draft, Stacy was the Rams' starting running back as a rookie, but averaged just 3.89 yards per carry. His career faded quickly thereafter. Going on 26, Stacy hangs up his cleats with 10 NFL touchdowns.

The no-brainer moves creates $1.15 million in cap space, and $1.15 million in real savings. Bothered by a lingering calf injury, Dixon turned 21 carries into just 44 yards (2.09 YPC) last season. A supposed short-yardage hammer, Dixon has never been effective in his six-year career. He turns 29 in September.

Free agent RB Darrin Reaves was arrested on two felony counts of unlawful restraint and one misdemeanor count of criminal trespass following an incident with two women over the weekend in Aledo, Illinois.

Mercer County State Attorney Meeghan Lee told WRMJ Reaves had a prior relationship with one of the women. Both of the alleged victims have filed for orders of protection against him. A camp body and practice-squad type, Reaves' career is almost certainly over.

Troymaine Pope broke free for 31 yards and a touchdown on seven carries while adding one catch for 25 yards Sunday in the Colts’ preseason loss to the Lions.

He was second in line for carries behind starter Robert Turbin, though it’s worth noting that Frank Gore and rookie Marlon Mack were both inactive for the Colts. Pope exploded for 25 yards on a short screen pass from Phillip Walker and added to his tally by scrambling for a 16-yard gain in the third quarter. He also broke loose for a 54-yard gain on another screen from Walker, though the play was erased by teammate Adam Redmond, who was flagged as an ineligible receiver. It was a nice showing for Pope, but he’ll need to keep it up if he wants to crack the Colts’ 53-man roster.

A plodder out of Syracuse, Smith was proven to be a sub-average fit for new OC Kyle Shanahan's zone scheme. With Antone Smith also on the outs in Atlanta, the Falcons' current tailback depth chart looks like Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, and Terron Ward, although that is subject to change before Monday.

Harris was on the team for 11 days as merely a warm body while Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon nursed injuries. He rushed seven times for 26 yards in the preseason finale Thursday night. Harris turns 29 on Sunday.

Asiata rushed 27 times for 66 yards (2.4 YPC) this preseason, failing to put much pressure on sophomore Dwayne Washington for the No. 4 running back job. Asiata turned 30 in July and is on his last legs in the NFL.

Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville said Isaiah Pead "lost part of his left leg" in a car accident last weekend.

It is devastating news for a guy who was still fighting for his NFL career. "I spoke with his mom yesterday," Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. "He's struggling, and he's going to have a tough road. We're hoping that he'll come through this, but his career is over and he was an outstanding young man while we had him. I want to make sure their family knows we care about them." We wish Pead the best in his recovery.

Herron appeared in four games for Buffalo last season, racking up 57 total yards on 14 touches. He faces a tough road to a roster spot this season, however. With LeSean McCoy, Karlos Williams and rookie Jonathan Williams locked in, he will likely have to beat out Mike Gillislee to stick with the team.

In his initial 53-man roster projection, McClure leaves Terron Ward and rookie Brian Hill off the team in favor of Daniels. That would be a stunning turn of events to rely solely on Daniels, a converted quarterback, as the lone backup to the two-headed duo of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, especially considering Coleman's injury history. Atlanta would certainly keep one back on the taxi squad.

An UDFA out of Lafayette last year, Scheuerman bounced around the league before landing on the Packers' practice squad in December. He should get another shot before training camp. The Eagles also cut ties with FB Ryan Mueller and LB Brandon Hepburn. The moves create enough space for Philadelphia to sign their undrafted free agent group.

The No. 247 overall pick of last year's draft, Brooks was waived by the Seahawks in August. He ended up spending most of the year on the Broncos' practice squad. He was signed to a reserve/future contract in January. 23, Brooks had previously retired from football to pursue a career in interior design, but ultimately decided to declare for last year's draft. His retirement will likely be final this time around.

"I think it's time to get a peek and see what's there," Pettine said. "He's shown a lot on the practice field -- a lot -- but we have to see if he can carry over to the game." Pettine's comments suggest Winston will play more than just a cursory role after being activated off the PUP list Tuesday. His usage will be something to watch this weekend.

Rookie RB Kapri Bibbs was waived in a corresponding move. Stewart will slot in as the No. 3 back behind C.J. Anderson and Juwan Thompson. Bibbs will likely return to the Broncos practice squad if he clears waivers.

The undrafted rookie out of Louisville care of Auburn appeared to have a roster spot locked up when Oakland cut Trent Richardson, but he now looks destined to spend his rookie year on the practice squad. Dyer gained 70 yards on 31 carries (2.3 YPC) this preseason.

According to the Denver Post, the Broncos' fullback depth chart "begins and ends" with Joe Don Duncan.

The Broncos abandoned the fullback position in recent years, but coach Gary Kubiak is hoping that will change this season. Duncan is a 6'3", 268-pound behemoth who played tight end in college. Injuries sidelined him for his entire rookie campaign. Kubiak says the team will also look to add a fullback in the draft.

Young wasn't in the league last season after getting cut by the Bears, but he resurfaced on a futures deal with Carolina. Young had success as a lead blocker and short-yardage option during a seven-year stint in Washington. Young is younger and cheaper than Tolbert, whom the Panthers released last week.

Saints signed FB Erik Lorig, formerly of the Bucs, to a four-year contract.

Lorig, 27, is replacing Jed Collins as the Saints lead blocker. Neither is particularly strong as an actual blocker, per PFF. Lorig has never carried the ball in four seasons but has 30 career catches for 193 yards and a score.

Igwenagu is an H-back type that got a lot of reps during training camp when Brent Celek was sidelined by a sprained knee. Now he'll back up starter Clay Harbor with Celek (concussion) ruled out of Thursday's game against the Bengals.

A 2014 fourth-round pick, Taliaferro averaged 4.3 YPC as a rookie with four touchdowns. It was all downhill from there as he battled foot and knee injuries. A hard-charging big back, Taliaferro had been getting tried at fullback.

Johnson (6'1/238) spent time at tight end, linebacker, and fullback before switching to tailback as a junior and senior, finishing his career with a 305-2,373-25 (7.8 YPC) rushing line but only 27 receptions. Johnson's final year was derailed by a back injury that cost him six games. He excelled at the Thundering Herd's Pro Day, running 4.59 with a 33-inch vertical. Nicknamed "Rockhead" for his bruising, no-frills playing style, Johnson has a future in the league on special teams and perhaps as a short-yardage runner. Mike Tolbert will be a good guy for Johnson to learn from in Carolina.

Hicks (6'1/259) played special teams as a freshman before serving as the Bulldogs' fullback in his final three seasons, completing his career with a 23-166-3 (7.2 YPC) rushing line and 12 receptions. A defensive tackle in high school, Hicks packs thump in the running game and is the premier lead-blocking fullback in this year's draft. Hicks' special teams background will increase his chances of holding onto a roster spot.

Stevenson (6’0/234) was a three-year lead blocker and four-year special teamer for the Seminoles, paving the way for Dalvin Cook to break Warrick Dunn’s school rushing record as a three-year starter. Stevenson lent a hand in college, but neither his size nor his physicality is indicative of a lead-blocking NFL success. Stevenson also tested poorly in Indy, managing a 4.75 forty with a lineman-like 28-inch vertical. Stevenson caught only 19 passes in his four-year college career and projects more as special teams than lead-blocking help.

Copeland (5-foot-11 1/8, 271) went to LSU as a four-star defensive tackle, but converted to fullback as a true freshman and became a 22-game starter. What Copeland lacks in versatility -- he's no more than a short-yardage runner and caught seven career passes at LSU -- he makes up for with aggressive, relentless lead blocking. An extremely physical player, Copeland consistently removed linebackers from plays to clear alleys for Jeremy Hill. Dallas isn't a great landing spot for Copeland, however, due to OC Scott Linehan's pass-happy leanings.

It's irrelevant, as Whitlock is on I.R. with a foot injury. It does put him one failed test away from a two-year ban, however. Whitlock is merely a decent lead blocker who can't afford these kinds of slip ups.

Recovering from a torn ACL, Millard (6-foot-2, 247 pounds) was not a pure blocker for Oklahoma, turning 98 college carries into 538 yards (5.5 YPC). He also caught 70 passes and scored 13 all-purpose touchdowns. He's a potential "redshirt" candidate for a 49ers team that likes to stockpile talent.

Smelley has just four NFL appearances to his name, but had been atop the Texans' depth chart late last season. It's possible he wasn't 100 percent healthy after tearing his calf in Week 16. Sixth-round rookie Jay Prosch is now the Texans' lead blocker.

Chargers FB and Navy graduate Chris Swain will be eligible to play football in 2016.

Swain is graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy as a commissioned officer this week, but he has filed paperwork to begin his service as a reserve. A Navy official said that paperwork is in the final stages of authorization. Once authorized, Swain will be cleared to play football this season. The Chargers also drafted FB Derek Watt, suggesting they plan to employ more two-back looks moving forward.

Vainuku (6'0/246) played fullback and special teams for the Trojans, managing 272 yards and four TDs on 41 career touches. A good athlete for his size, Vainuku ran 4.68 with a 32-inch vertical at the Combine. Just an average lead blocker with limited passing-game or rushing experience, Vainuku will have to show value in kickoff and punt coverage to make it in the NFL.

Skov (6'1, 235) has some versatility, having been a traditional NFL-type fullback at Stanford and then a do-it-all B-back in Georgia Tech's triple-option offense. With the Yellow Jackets last year, Skov rushed 93 times for 377 yards with six rushing touchdowns while being limited to eight starts due to injury. A pulled hamstring suffered at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl kept him from running the forty at his Pro Day, though Skov did throw up a superb 31 reps on the bench. Cleveland wants its fullback Marcel Reese-versatile and 2015 sixth-round Malcolm Johnson is the only other FB on the roster, so Skov has at least a puncher's chance here.

The Broncos let the hybrid back go earlier this month to make him a free agent. As for the Jets situation, Matt Forte called the trade reports "fake news" last week and the Jets may also want to get a look at Elijah McGuire at some point this season. Still, their lack of depth at the skill positions will probably lead to some esoteric players having low-end fantasy impact in deep leagues.

Anquan Boldin told SiriusXM NFL Radio's Ross Tucker he is "done with the sport of football."

Boldin decided to retire after spending 13 days with the Bills. There was speculation he would be willing to sign on with a contender, but he says his "passion is elsewhere." If this is the end, Boldin finishes his career with 1,076 catches for 13,779 yards and 82 touchdowns. Those numbers rank ninth, 14th, and 23rd all-time respectively.

Jennings made the announcement via a YouTube video linked below. Even though he played the final three years of his career in Minnesota and Miami, Jennings will forever be remembered as a Packer. He caught 425 passes for 6,537 yards and 53 touchdowns in his seven seasons with Green Bay, playing a key role in the Packers' Super-Bowl run in 2010. He is not Hall-Of-Fame bound, but he should earn some recognition from Green Bay down the road.

Free agent WR Marques Colston said he is still mulling his NFL future.

With a shoulder injury still at least a month away from being ready, Colston is taking his time. "Once I'm done with rehab," Colston said. "I'll see what's out there." The 33-year-old has not received any known interested since being released in February and has taken an advisor job with an athletic testing company. It is likely his playing days are over.

Mumphery was recently accused of sexual assault stemming from a 2015 incident, while Bullough was slapped with a four-game PEDs ban. Both were special teams types who would have entered camp with minimal job security.

Simpson was due $885,000 after catching five balls in six games last season. The appearances were the oft-suspended wideout's first since 2013. Now on the wrong side of 30, Simpson is at the end of the line of what's been a career full of missed opportunities.

Free agent WR Josh Morgan was charged with reckless use of a firearm after accidentally shooting himself in Virginia on January 31.

That's a misdemeanor offense. Morgan claims he was cleaning the gun when he shot himself. He was hospitalized but none of his injuries were life-threatening. Morgan will appear in court next month. He went to training camp with the Saints last summer but was among the team's final cuts.

A former UDFA out of Missouri Valley College, Davis is being signed out of the little-known German Football League. Davis has been a two-way star in Europe, playing corner and receiver. He's the first player to make the leap from the GFL to the NFL. His odds of cracking the Dolphins' 53-man roster are exceedingly slim.

Nicks lasted less than two weeks on the roster. Once one of the most promising receivers in the game, the 2009 first-rounder just does not have it anymore. Nicks is only 28, but his NFL career is likely over.

This will be one of the easiest cuts made by any team all offseason. Royal's entire $5 million salary comes off the books with no dead money left behind. Signed to a three-year, $15 million contract in 2015, Royal was ludicrously bad, averaging 8.7 yards per catch across 70 grabs. He missed 14-of-32 games with injury. Turning 31 later this month, Royal has little-to-nothing left in the tank.

Reynolds is the most notable name here after entering the league as the Ravens' sixth-round pick in the 2016 draft. He failed to successfully transition from college running quarterback to slot receiver and also struggled on returns.

Ex-GM Ray Farmer laughably gave Bowe $9 million guaranteed just last year, and all the Browns got from the washed-up veteran was five catches for 53 scoreless yards. He was paid over $169,000 per yard. The move clears $3.4 million off the cap for Cleveland (not that they need it). Bowe, entering his age-32 season, may be done in the NFL. He effectively stole the Browns' money last season.

Former Packers and Raiders WR James Jones announced his retirement after nine seasons.

Jones, 33, spent eight of his nine seasons with the Packers with one detour to the Raiders mixed in there. A former third-round pick, Jones caught 51 career touchdowns and had arguably the best overall season of his career in 2015 with Green Bay, which ended up being his final year. He caught 50 balls for a career-best 890 yards (17.8 YPR) and eight scores. He had a 12-touchdown season in 2012 and won a Super Bowl the previous year. Jones had some huge fantasy seasons.

Free agent WR Preston Parker has received three years' probation in his drug case.

Parker pled guilty to possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Still only 29, Parker has said he hopes to continue his football career. He caught five passes in two games for the Giants last season, and is two years removed from a 36-grab campaign.

The Giants are still in the market for wideouts after promoting Ed Eagan from the practice squad. Demarcus Ayers, Kalif Raymond, Jeremy Ross and Canaan Severin also visited, but none would be impact signings.

Williams (6'3/227) was a second-team All-MAC pick as both a junior and senior, concluding his Ball State career with a 200-2,723-24 (13.6 YPR) receiving line. He tested poorly at the Cardinals' Pro Day, managing a 4.64 forty, 33 1/2-inch vertical, and 9-foot-8 broad jump. Although Williams offers NFL size and solid college production, he likely lacks the athleticism to win outside in the pros. Williams' best chance at a big-league career might be to try his hand as a "big slot" receiver.

31-year-old Austin was wholly ineffective as a rotational receiver in Philadelphia, managing 224 yards and one touchdown on 31 targets. Long out of gas, Austin may struggle to find another team willing to sign him.

It's a mild surprise after Anderson had a productive preseason, catching eight balls for 112 yards and flashing some big-play ability with Deshaun Watson. The Texans will probably try to sign Anderson to their practice squad.

Brown spent some time with the Broncos this summer before landing on injured reserve with a back injury. The Broncos are thin behind stars Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Brown has 38 catches in 24 games since his promising rookie campaign in 2013.

It's been over two years since we'd last heard from Mitchell. He hasn't appeared in a game since catching three balls for 31 yards across 11 games for the Browns back in 2011. Now 27, the former sixth-round pick has good size (6'3/215) and speed (4.41 forty) but faces an uphill battle to make it to final cuts.

A fourth-round pick by the Seahawks in 2014, Norwood was traded to the Panthers at the beginning of the 2015 season and spent all of this season on various practice squads. Older than most when he entered the league, Norwood could be nearing the end. Wenning was a sixth-round pick by the Ravens in 2014. Powe was a hot name early in training camp last August.

Williams lasted about four weeks on the Rams' 53-man roster earlier in the season but was cut when St. Louis needed to promote TE Justice Cunningham. He was a third-round pick by coach Jeff Fisher with the Titans in 2010.

They were all reserve/future players. A Bucs sixth-round pick in 2014, Herron has now been cut by two teams in as many years. The Dolphins tried moving SPARQ freak Aultman from wideout to defensive back, but he couldn't hack it.

Free agent WR Marquess Wilson will work out for the Patriots on Friday.

New England struggled to move the ball without Julian Edelman on Thursday night and could be down another receiver with Danny Amendola now in the concussion protocol. Wilson showed flashes during his time with the Bears but has rarely been able to stay healthy. Even if the Patriots sign him, it's unlikely he'd carry much fantasy weight.

The 49ers are pruning their roster following the draft. Rogers was a ballyhooed signing out of the CFL, but ended up missing all of 2016 with a torn ACL. Now 26, Rogers will have trouble getting another NFL opportunity.

The ex-Eagle and Texan spent the first three months of the season on the street. He could provide help in the slot, and should immediately slide in on special teams. Even with the Pats majorly banged up at wideout, Johnson won't come into fantasy value.

The Bucs are absurdly low on receivers behind Mike Evans. Now 33, Washington caught 47 passes in 14 games for the Texans last season, averaging 14 yards per grab. He couldn't make the Patriots this summer, but might have a little something left in the tank.

WR Quan Bray was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding roster move. The Colts have gotten extremely little production behind T.Y. Hilton since Donte Moncrief went down with a shoulder injury. An UDFA out of Iowa, Smith had a productive summer, catching 10 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns in the preseason.

A priority undrafted free agent following the draft, Mathews is a great athlete for his size, but he never made much noise in camp. Being cut this early is not a great sign, but he should latch on with a practice squad.

Dangerfield (6'2/214) spent two seasons with the Hilltoppers after transferring from community college, parlaying 151 receptions into 1,669 yards (11.1 YPR) and 19 TDs. Dangerfield's Pro Day numbers weren't made available to the media, but he's known as a sub-par athlete with concerns regarding his separation skills and ability to win versus man coverage. Lacking NFL-level movement skills, Dangerfield is a pretty extreme long shot.

NFL suspended Titans WR Andrew Turzilli four games for violating the league's policy on PEDs.

Turzilli played three games for the Titans last season after beginning the year on the 49ers' practice squad. He caught two balls for 25 yards against the Jets in Week 14, but wasn't targeted in his other two appearances. The suspension obviously won't help his chances of making the Titans' 53-man roster.

A buzzed-about UDFA, Garrett spent 2016 on the practice squad. Standing in at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Garrett blew up the Combine and was extremely productive at Tulsa. He'll get another long look this summer.

Undrafted out of Texas two years ago, Shipley ripped up August as one of the top plays of preseason DFS. A possession receiver at 6-foot, 192 with 4.52 speed, Shipley should be a candidate for the Cardinals' practice squad.

Collins (6'0/198) earned first-team D-2 All-American honors as a senior at TAMU-Commerce after catching 71 balls for 1,187 yards (16.7 YPR) and 14 touchdowns. He previously spent time at Midwestern State and Kilgore JUCO. Flying well under the radar, we could find no pre-draft measurables for Collins.

Mickens (5’11, 170) got his chance because he boasts NFL-level athleticism. At his Pro Day, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds while turning in leaps of 35.5 inches vertically and 10-foot-1 horizontally. His best showing came in the agility-proving three-cone drill, which he aced in 6.58 seconds (would have been No. 2 among WRs at the NFL Scouting Combine). All of this is well and good, but Mickens' routes have been criticized and he gets pushed around by stronger corners.

Rector (6’0/193) earn playing time on offense in each of his four seasons at Stanford, graduating with a career 104-1,681-15 (16.2 YPR) receiving line but never reaching 35 catches in an individual year. Rector blazed 4.42 with an explosive 10-foot-9 broad jump at the Combine. While certainly athletic, Rector was not a dominant college player, seeming to plateau after a fast start to his career. He also flashed poor ball skills, frequently struggling with drops and double catches. Still, Rector’s vertical speed makes him a worthy flier as a possible No. 3 or 4 sub-package receiver.

Reese was the 240th pick in May's draft by the Chargers. He drew the nickname "Sweet Feet" in the spring thanks to his 4.46 wheels. Unfortunately, Street is extremely undersized at 5'10/163. He'd have to make an impact as a returner.

A priority UDFA, Williams caught just two passes in limited preseason snaps. He's been in heavy decline since getting kicked off Auburn his senior year. Cunningham could resurface on the practice squad.

Washington is 6'4/214 and made some noise in Giants camp a couple years back but has bounced around ever since. He's a long shot at this point of his career. To make room, the Chiefs cut WR Antwan Goodley and TE Emanuel Byrd.

Luckett (6'0/211) was a prolific wideout and return specialist in Division 2, scoring 22 all-purpose TDs in four years at Harding -- 15 at receiver, 5 as a ball carrier, and 2 on kick returns. He was a first-team All-Great American Conference pick as both a junior and senior. Luckett was exposed as a sub-par athlete at the Combine, where he ran 4.65 with a 34-inch vertical and 9-foot-10 broad jump. He did clock 4.40 at the Harding Pro Day. Already 24 years old, Luckett faces an uphill climb as an overaged prospect with pedestrian physical attributes.

The Lions did not draft a wide receiver in Chicago, but they have added a few warm receiving bodies through street free agency. Among them, Davis (6'3, 218). He has the desired frame to compete against larger corners, but his lack of speed (4.69 forty at his Pro Day) will likely kill off his NFL dreams prematurely. A quintessential Quadruple-A-type receiving prospect, Davis will compete with the more gifted UDFA signee Jay Lee (Baylor) and the likes of Austin Willis and Ryan Spadola for a final spot on the 53-man roster.

Murphy, 30, tore his ACL in 2015 and played in just six games for the Bucs last season after opening the year on reserve/PUP. He posted a 10-198-0 line and used to be a burner in his early days with the Raiders. Murphy will compete for a spot in a jumbled receiver corps behind locked-in No. 1 WR Pierre Garcon.

Boykin was out of the league for the entire 2015 season after spending the preseason with the Panthers. He caught nine balls for 93 yards in exhibition play. Boykin was Tyrod Taylor's top target at Virginia Tech.

A 2012 UDFA out of East Carolina, Lewis spent time with the Redskins and Cowboys last season. He has zero catches in three career games. The 49ers waive/injured WR Chuck Jacobs to make room for Lewis. Jacobs tore his ACL in the 49ers' preseason opener.

Anderson was signed by the Eagles a month ago. Despite receiving a relatively lofty $20,000 offseason signing bonus, the 2012 undrafted free agent and potential special teamer doesn't even make it to the offseason program.

Oklahoma State junior WR Josh Stewart will forego his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL draft.

A wiry 5-foot-10, 180(ish) pounds, Stewart led the Cowboys with 60 catches this season, but managed just 703 yards. Rotoworld's Josh Norris likes Stewart's ability to find creases in the defense, but believes he's a day-three prospect. Stewart is an excellent punt returner, however, which should help his stock. Stewart could do himself a world of good with a strong Combine.

Ruffin (6'0/218) caught 111 career passes for 1,877 yards (16.9 YPR) and five TDs as an Aztec. A good college receiver who's unlikely to translate to the pros, Ruffin has small hands (8 3/4") and is painfully short on athleticism, running 4.68 at the Combine with a lineman-like 27 1/2-inch vertical. His upside is a low-end slot receiver.

Bequette was released with an injury settlement, making him a free agent. Daniels was recently claimed by the Patriots off waivers from the Vikings, but ostensibly only to serve as a short-term practice body at the end of camp.

Arizona is the third team to cut Dobson in the past year. The No. 59 overall pick of the 2013 draft could simply never put it together. He is still only 26, but is unlikely to be one of the first calls when teams are looking to work out receivers this season.

White was out of the league last season after getting cut by the Falcons in 2016. White faded late in his career, but he'll still go down as one of the better receivers of the last 15 years. In his prime, White recorded six straight 1,000-yard seasons, earning four Pro Bowl nods in that span. He'll retire as Atlanta's all-time leader in catches (808), receiving yards (10,863) and receiving touchdowns (63). All of those records should eventually be broken by Julio Jones.

Thompson's snaps were dialed all the way back in Week 5, playing just eight snaps after being in on 53-of-68 plays in Week 4. He caught 11 balls for 125 yards and a score in five games. WR Tanner Gentry takes his roster spot.

Thigpen will likely take over return duties after PR Leodis McKelvin fumbled a punt away to the Patriots on Monday night and muffed another. The Bills also signed OL Ryan Groy, releasing WR Denarius Moore and RB Dan Herron.

The Bucs are not expected to sign free agent Riley Cooper following his tryout at their three-day rookie minicamp.

It's probably not a good sign for what's left of Cooper's career that he didn't impress enough against rookies and reserve/future types to land a minimum contract. Cooper turns 30 in September. He's been out of the league since 2015.

This trio is in addition to Hakeem Nicks, who also tried out. With no receiver older than 23 on the roster, it would make sense for the Saints to add a veteran before offseason workouts begin in earnest. Brandin Cooks (22), Willie Snead (23), and rookie Michael Thomas (21) are currently the projected starters.

Free agent WRs Chris Givens and Griff Whalen worked out for the Chargers.

The Chargers need to add a veteran with Keenan Allen lost for the season. The Bolts' receiver depth chart is extremely low on proven talent behind Travis Benjamin. Givens is a vertical threat with Whalen a slot man.

As will Vincent Brown. With San Diego suffering another round of receiver injuries Sunday, they need the depth. Pettis spent part of last season and the offseason with the Chargers. Dontrelle Inman's (neck) and Stevie Johnson's (groin) availabilities for Week 14 are still up in the air.

Baltimore picked Morgan over washed-up Hakeem Nicks. Morgan had been doing the roster dance in New Orleans all season, getting signed and cut three times each. He gives the Ravens another deep threat behind Chris Givens.

The 33-year-old last played in the NFL with Pittsburgh in 2015. Jones spent time with four NFL franchises but is most known for his three-year tenure with the Ravens, winning a Super Bowl for them in 2012. Jones earned All-Pro status that year and made a number of memorable plays throughout Baltimore's playoff run including a dramatic 70-yard touchdown versus Denver and a 108-yard kickoff return in Super Bowl XLVII. He visited the end zone 23 times in 114 career games.

A small-ish 5'11/185 Harper signed with the Patriots out of Cal in 2015 and had a really big preseason before being relegated to the practice squad. He spent all of last year in San Francisco playing for Chip Kelly before getting waived by the new regime in May. Even more so following the loss of Quincy Enunwa (neck, I.R.), the Jets' receiver corps is wide open. Harper is one to monitor.

Dye is needed with Cecil Shorts (knee) out for the season and Adam Humphries sidelined this week by a concussion. Dye is unlikely to have a big role, but he did post four catches in Week 17 last season.

A seventh-round pick this year, Braverman is a pure slot prospect, but he can supply a reliable set of hands after the Bears dropped 10 passes against the Titans. He will take the roster spot of ILB Danny Trevathan, who is headed to injured reserve with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee. Braverman could push Eddie Royal for snaps.

The Bengals have moved Onterio McCalebb from cornerback to wide receiver.

An all-purpose running back at Auburn, McCalebb has spent the last two seasons struggling on the Bengals' practice squad as a corner. Now he's shifting back to the offensive side in an effort to find a role. At 5'10/175, McCalebb's ceiling is a seldom-used gadget guy and return man despite 4.34 speed.

Broyles reportedly asked for his release after not getting many looks this preseason. A 2012 second-round pick out of Oklahoma, Broyles' career has been derailed by two ACL surgeries and a torn Achilles'. Those injuries have taken their toll on Broyles, who reportedly lacked explosiveness this offseason. He may get a look from someone, but it appears his career is nearing the end.

Jenkins made a roster push late in training camp, but it is not a great sign he could crack the Cowboys' shallow receiver corps. He may be out of chances. Dallas also waived/injured LB Ka'Lial Glaud and CB Rod Sweeting.

Seahawks.com reporter John Boyle expects Kevin Smith, Kasen Williams and Douglas McNeil to compete for the final wide receiver spot at training camp.

Doug Baldwin, Tyler Lockett, Jermaine Kearse and Paul Richardson (assuming he's healthy) will all be on the roster, leaving Smith, Williams and McNeil to battle for one or two spots. Smith should enter camp as the favorite. He outsnapped Williams 215 to 39 last season while earning five targets compared to just one for Williams. McNeil never saw the field in 2015 after joining Seattle's practice squad late in the year.

Harris (6'0/191) was a prolific pass catcher in the Colonial Athletic Association, securing 310 balls for 4,328 yards (14.0 YPR) and 36 TDs as a four-year starter. He graduated as the CAA's all-time leader in receptions. Harris ran 4.51/4.53 at the New Hampshire Pro Day, adding a 37 1/2-inch vertical and explosive 10-foot-7 broad jump. Harris needs work, but his combination of athleticism and collegiate production is impressive, even coming from the FCS.

The Jets also placed Jalin Marshall and Austin Seferian-Jenkins on the reserve/suspended list and waived/injured Lucky Whitehead. New York's trade for Jermaine Kearse on Friday likely ruined any chance Thompkins had of cracking the 53-man roster.

Texans WR Wendall Williams broke his collarbone in the team's third preseason game.

He joins Will Fuller as Texans wideouts with broken collarbones. Williams isn't valuable enough for the Texans to keep on the 53-man roster when he's likely out for the first 4-6 weeks of the season, so he will likely go on I.R.

Posey has made one appearance over the past two seasons. Both Posey and Neal were apparently having solid camps, but couldn't crack the Broncos' front-loaded receiver corps. Posey is only 26, but he's running out of NFL rope.

Brown spent three years with the Jags from 2012-14, making 39 catches in 18 games and bouncing around the practice squad. At age 26 (in February) and a bit undersized with a limited skill set, he's not an exciting prospect.

Lee (6'2/215) made 26 starts for the Bears, compiling 101 career catches for 1,700 yards (16.8 YPR) and 15 TDs as Corey Coleman's bookend out wide. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Lee turned in a mediocre Pro Day with a 4.53 forty, 33 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-11 broad jump. Lee has plus size, long arms (32 7/8") and adequate speed, but he dropped too many passes at Baylor and will have to learn an NFL route tree.

Williams was trying to rejuvenate his career in Kansas City, but looked sluggish in the preseason and had a drop in the Chiefs' second exhibition game. At age 29, the former second-round pick's career looks to be nearing an end.

Davis was a "name" undrafted free agent out of UNLV, but couldn't make it one week in Chip Kelly's camp. An imposing 6-foot-3, 220 pounds with 4.57 speed and mouthwatering athleticism, Davis should get a second chance, but his NFL career is not off to a good start.

Undrafted out of Minnesota, Maye went to training camp with the Giants last summer and spent a week on the Titans' practice squad before signing a futures deal in January. He's yet to play an NFL snap.

Martin appeared in one game for the 49ers last season, returning two kicks for 37 yards. The receiver-needy Lions have also kicked the tires on Corey Brown and Andre Holmes. Martin isn't a lock for the 53-man roster.

Hammond was out of the league last season after being part of the Chiefs' final cuts. He appeared in 25 games for Kansas City from 2014-15, catching four passes for 45 yards while mainly pitching in on special teams.

An undrafted free agent, Brown had a solid training camp before a foot injury ended his rookie year. He spent all of 2016 on IR. Brown should be heathy for the Bengals' offseason program. He'll compete for one of the final receiver spots.

Lane (6’3/226) turned pro as a redshirt junior after converting from linebacker to wideout for his final two college seasons, tallying a career 101-1,800-14 (17.8 YPR) receiving line and topping 100 yards in 4-of-12 games last year. Lane turned more heads with 76th-percentile SPARQ results at the Combine. The son of a former first-round NBA pick, Lane is a freaky athlete for his size and has natural hands, committing only four drops in 2016. Lane will likely focus on special teams initially, but he offers longer-range upside as an H-back/slot/red-zone presence.

They also had in WRs River Cracraft and Nelson Spruce for the workout. It is not surprising the Patriots are turning over every leaf with the current state of their receiver corps, but it is unlikely any of these guys make a fantasy impact.

A 27-year-old French national, Dable lit up the German Football League to the tune of 145 catches for nearly 2,500 yards and 32 scores over the last two seasons. He was never likely to make a roster in his first taste of NFL action, but he is an interesting even if old project for the practice squad. New York also waived WR Darius Powe.

Boone did not make much of a mark at LSU playing behind Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. and Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry, but Mosher's unnamed personnel man said Boone has the skill set to fill the vacant Jason Avant role in the Eagles offense. Mosher echoed the scout's claims, saying Boone has a "good chance" to make the Eagles' roster if he can quickly pick up Chip Kelly's offense. It may be a long-shot, but Boone will be a player to keep an eye on during training camp.

Rams undrafted rookie WR Isiah Ferguson has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and meniscus.

He'll likely be waived-injured by the Rams and head to I.R. Ferguson has the looks at 6'5/218 and tore up Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Pro Day with a 4.57 forty, 40-inch vertical, and 10-foot-7 broad jump. He opened some eyes at camp.

Hall (6'0/198) bookended Brashad Perriman for the UCF Knights, turning 145 career catches into 2,051 yards (14.1 YPR) and nine TDs. He also averaged a respectable 25.4 yards on 82 kick returns. Hall has a long-speed deficiency (4.60), but can absolutely sky with a 41-inch vertical and 11-foot broad jump. He has suspect hands (six drops in '14) and needs a lot of technical work to maximize his run-after-catch ability. Hall figures to top out as a kick returner and sub-package receiver.

The older brother of Titans first-round pick Corey Davis, Titus was nearly as productive as his sibling at Central Michigan, but is more size (6'1/196) and athleticism deficient with 4.51 speed and a 32 1/2-inch vertical. Titus went undrafted in 2015 and has been bouncing around ever since.

He's still recovering from a fractured scapula but should be ready in a few weeks. A standout at camp last year in one of the league's worst receiving corps, Turner proved to be extremely pedestrian this summer.

Ross joined the Cardinals late last season, logging 39 snaps and parlaying four targets into 37 yards and a touchdown. The 28-year-old gives Arizona some wide receiver depth and should be a core player on special teams.

Harris often drew raves from beat writers during his three offseasons with the G-Men, but he could never stay healthy. He had microfracture surgery on his right knee last July. Now going on age 27, Harris' NFL prospects are bleak.

A former Dolphins fourth-rounder, Gates, 28, appeared in six games for the Jets last season, catching 12 passes. Gates annually shines in pad-less practices, but is just about out of regular-season chances.

Hankerson was getting reps with the first-team offense in the spring, and reportedly "looked strong" as a dark horse for No. 3 receiver duties. But once the pads came on in training camp, and particularly the Bills' preseason opener, "HankTime" was a colossal mess. He caught 1-of-5 targets for seven yards on Saturday, and committed three drops. His career is on life support.

Rookie Jalen Saunders will presumably return punts. A Tarleton State alum, Hakim clocked forty times in the 4.2s at his 2012 Pro Day. 24 years old, Saalim is the younger brother of former Rams star Az-Zahir Hakim.

An undrafted free agent out of Connecticut last season, Moore was waived by the Bengals after making just one catch during the preseason. He bounced around practice squads during the regular season. He'll compete for a practice-squad spot in Pittsburgh.

Davis was signed as a priority UDFA out of South Florida and recently drew praise from coach Rex Ryan as a player who stood out at camp. He caught nine passes for 68 yards this preseason and is likely headed to the practice squad.

Howard (6’4/221) arrived at UNC as a decorated high school recruit, only to labor through his first three seasons before breaking out for a 53-827-8 (15.6 YPR) senior-year receiving line with Mitch Trubisky at quarterback. Howard was the Heels’ primary perimeter weapon with Ryan Switzer vacuuming targets in the slot. Howard is powerfully built with long arms (33 1/8") and huge hands (10 3/8"). He managed a 4.58 forty at the Combine, but excelled in the vertical (37 ½") and three-cone drill (6.95). Not a separation receiver, Howard will have to earn his NFL keep as a contested-catch winner and possession target.

That clears a roster spot for tight end Larry Donnell. Patrick joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent following a standout (albeit injury-plagued) college career at Utah. He should catch on as a camp body elsewhere.

A sixth-round pick last year, Bohringer spent his rookie season on the practice squad, but the Vikings are not expected to stash him again this year. A great athlete at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, it is likely someone lets him occupy a practice squad slot.

Clark (6’6/217) played only one season at Marshall after transferring from St. Francis (PA), where he earned a scholarship to play basketball. Clark compiled a 37-632-5 (17.1 YPR) receiving line in 2016, then surprisingly turned pro. Not invited to the Combine, Clark ran 4.53 at the Thundering Herd Pro Day, but struggled in the vertical (33") and three-cone drill (7.54). While Clark’s height and multi-sport background make him somewhat intriguing, he has minimal football experience and struggled with drops and separation on tape. He’s a long-shot prospect perhaps worth stashing on the practice squad.

Jones went to training camp with the Dolphins last summer but was waived/injured prior to the regular season. With Rishard Matthews headed for free agency, wide receiver depth could be a need for Miami. Jones will have a chance to make the team as a return specialist.

Williams is a second-year UDFA out of small-school Fort Hays State. Aside from the fact that he's already 24, we know nothing about him, though any wideout on the Packers' practice squad is worth keeping an eye on.

Anthrop (6'0/187) rebounded from a November 2014 ACL tear to catch 57 passes for 430 yards (7.54 YPR) and two touchdowns as a senior at Purdue. After a relatively nondescript college career playing for bad teams, Anthrop put himself on the draft radar by running 4.49 at the Boilermakers' Pro Day. Anthrop is still a limited athlete (30 1/2" vertical, 9'11" broad jump) and short on length (29 1/2-inch arms). He'll have to carve out a role on punt returns and/or in the slot to forge an NFL career.

The move saves the Broncos $2.5 million against the cap. This was a no-brainer move. Daniels just wrapped up his age-33 season and has looked close to the end of the line much of the past couple seasons. It's an especially bad sign for Daniels' NFL future that the only head coach he's ever known -- Gary Kubiak -- has now released him. After winning the Super Bowl, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Daniels hang 'em up and call it a career.

Free agent TE Scott Chandler announced he underwent knee surgery which will sideline him for all of 2016 and may end his career.

"This surgery will take me out of next season," Chandler wrote on Facebook, "and probably keep me from playing again." Chandler was released with a failed physical designation by the Patriots. He took a visit with the Colts shortly after his release, but he has not made any waves in free agency since then. This explains why. If this is it for Chandler, he will finish his career with 205 catches for 2,379 yards and 21 touchdowns across seven seasons with four teams. The vast majority of that production came during his four seasons with the Bills from 2011-2014.

The No. 85 overall pick of the 2008 draft, Stevens is forfeiting $2 million by hanging it up. Of course, it's quite possible the decision comes after the Titans told him he wasn't going to make the team. A blocking specialist, Stevens spent his entire eight-year career in Tennessee, catching 60 passes and scoring six touchdowns.

Sudfeld re-signed with the Jets after missing all of 2015 with a torn ACL. Failing to crack the Jets' weak tight end group is not a great sign for his career. Sudfeld being cut is a good sign for Jace Amaro's roster chances.

According to GM Kevin Colbert, Spaeth never recovered from his January "knee scope." A 2007 third-rounder, Spaeth has been the Steelers' blocking tight end for seven of the past nine seasons. He was due just $1 million, so his release probably isn't related to salary cap reasons. Spaeth turns 33 in November. It could be a while before his phone rings.

The Chargers signed Miller last week as insurance for Ladarius Green, who was dealing with concussion symptoms at the time. Antonio Gates is slated to return from his PED suspension in Week 5 and the Chargers don't have the roster space to keep five tight ends. Miller played just three snaps last week.

A second-round pick by the Jets in 2014, Amaro caught three passes in as many appearances with Tennessee last season. He is likely running out of chances. WR Tre McBride, LB Justin Staples, returner Eric Weems, and NT Antwaun Woods were also among the Titans' final cuts.

Free agent TEs Gavin Escobar and Jace Amaro worked out for the Panthers on Tuesday.

Blocker Ed Dickson is filling in for injured starter Greg Olsen (broken foot), and the Panthers are looking for more of a pass-catching option to complement Dickson. A 2013 second-rounder, Escobar couldn't make the Chiefs this summer after playing out his rookie contract in Dallas.

Miami does not believe Jones is worth the $1.797 million the lowest tender would cost, but it is possible they bring him back on a cheaper deal. Jones has 10 career catches for 103 yards and a touchdown since entering the league in 2012.

A converted wide receiver, Lucas could use a year on the practice squad to develop. He, Simonson, Blechen and Glanton should end up there if they pass through waivers. These moves are a good sign for TE Brandon Williams.

He's the only healthy tight end on the roster after the other three were concussed in Week 1. A rookie UDFA, Baylis caught four passes for 32 yards in the preseason. Baylis is obviously not a fantasy option.

LB Bojay Filimoeatu, CB Jansen Watson and LB Justin Jackson were also cut loose. A 2013 sixth-rounder, Kasa is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last August. A former defensive end, Kasa was converted to tight end late in his college career. He has (had) 4.71 wheels to go along with his 6-foot-6, 265-pound frame, but caught only one pass in 16 games as a rookie. He'll have to prove he's healthy before getting a second chance elsewhere.

Free agent TE Richard Gordon was arrested on charges of battery and battery on a law enforcement officer in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Tuesday.

A passerby called the cops after seeing Gordon punching and pushing his girlfriend. The girlfriend said Gordon punched her arm several times and slapped her across the face as she was driving Gordon to pick up his car near a local strip club. When police discovered his car, there was an AR-15 rifle in the vehicle in plain sight. They arrested Gordon and impounded the gun and car.

The UMass alum will miss "at least a week," according to coach Mike Tomlin, but could be sidelined even further than that. Blanchflower was slated to compete for a roster spot behind starter Heath Miller and blocker Matt Spaeth.

Denham was called up from the practice squad last December but never appeared in a game. Denham's strong offseason could land him on the 53-man roster, but he won't be an impact player. The Texans could use a difference maker at tight end. Houston tight ends combined for just 32 catches last year.

Sandland (6'5/253) spent one season with the Bobcats after transferring from Miami (FL), catching 37 passes for 632 yards (17.1 YPR) and a team-high nine TDs. He showed big-time athleticism at the Combine, running 4.74 with a 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-4 broad jump. Sandland is long armed (34 1/4") and can block, but he has very limited experience against formidable competition after bouncing around JUCO and FCS and playing sparingly at The U. Sandland is an unlikely rookie-year contributor, but in the long term he has NFL-starter traits.

Braunecker received the largest signing bonus ($10,000) in the Bears' undrafted rookie class and posted the top SPARQ score among Combine invitees in this year's tight end group. He averaged 17.7 yards per catch in his final year at Harvard. Nicknamed "Bronk," Braunecker reportedly made "some nifty catches downfield" in OTAs and showed "good speed and hands." Braunecker is worth rostering in deep Dynasty leagues behind shaky starter Zach Miller, who was out of football 2012-2014 and turns 32 in October.

Williams was billed as an athletic, catch-first tight end coming out of Arkansas in 2011, but he isn't particularly athletic and really struggles to block. In Washington, Williams will have a realistic chance at making the 53-man roster after Niles Paul and Logan Paulsen were placed on I.R. The Redskins should be continuing to look at tight ends at final NFL cuts.

Cumberland missed all of 2016 with a torn Achilles. He joins Sean McGrath and Asante Cleveland as veteran depth on a minimum deal. Cumberland will compete for a blocking role behind Hunter Henry and Antonio Gates.

Donnell lasted one month with the team after signing in the wake of Dennis Pitta's career-ending hip injury. Donnell caught three passes for four yards and one touchdown this preseason. His once-interesting career has taken a turn for the worst in the past year. Donnell can't block a lick at 6'6/265.

Schreck (6'4/253) broke out as a senior for a 59-651-4 (11.0 YPR) receiving line to earn second-team All-MAC recognition from the conference's coaches. Schreck tested as a moderate athlete at his Pro Day, running 4.76 with a 9-foot-10 broad jump and 7.36 three-cone time. Schreck is a big underdog to beat out C.J. Uzomah or Tyler Kroft for a roster spot behind Tyler Eifert.

The Colts announced Clear as a tight end, but he has the size (6'5/277) to play tackle. In all likelihood, he'll work in jumbo packages as a blocking specialist if he makes the team. Clear was a "name" UDFA out of Texas A&M after last May's draft. He spent last summer with the Steelers.

Cunningham was "Mr. Irrelevant" in this year's draft, going with the No. 254 overall — and final — pick to the Colts. He's yet to appear in an NFL game. Brodine appeared in two games for the 2011 Raiders. All five players will spend the offseason on the Rams' roster before likely getting cut in camp.

Robinson was plucked off the Broncos' practice squad. His addition is a sign the Browns are worried about Jordan Cameron's (shoulder) Week 2 status. A third-year undrafted free agent, Robinson has never appeared in a regular-season game.

Lions undrafted TE Robert Tonyan has begun to see "occasional" first-team reps at practice.

Eric Ebron's hamstring injury has opened up reps for Tonyan, who is making the transition to tight end after mostly playing wide receiver at Indiana State. Tonyan offers a similar skill set to Ebron as an F tight end while Darren Fells and Michael Roberts are mostly blockers. Even if Ebron's injury lingers, the 6'5, 240-pound Tonyan should remain well off the fantasy radar.

Gragg spent the first four years of his career in Buffalo. He missed all of 2016 to knee surgery. A move tight end with 4.5 speed, Gragg gives the Jets a solid flyer with Austin Seferian-Jenkins suspended the first two weeks.

Sinkfield is a converted receiver who spent the 2016 offseason in Minnesota. A right proper 6-foot-5, 245 pounds, Truesdell is an athletic flier out of the Arena League. He has theoretical upside, but mostly theoretical since he's already 27. All three players will likely be early cuts off the 90-man roster.

The Eagles will carry at least three tight ends with Zach Ertz, Brent Celek and Trey Burton all assured roster spots. Pantale has been working as the first-team fullback, a role originally reserved for Burton. A 25-year-old UDFA, Pantale spent most of last year on the Eagles' practice squad after getting cut by the Bears at the end of training camp. Pantale ran a 4.99 forty at the 2013 Combine. He'll have to stick around as a blocker.

Former Jets and Ravens TE Konrad Reuland died Monday at the age of 29.

Reuland reportedly died from complications stemming from a brain aneurysm he suffered November 28. "We lost a Raven today," Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday. "I just want to offer condolences to his family. We love Konrad Reuland. Every single guy in the locker room loves him." An undrafted free agent out of Stanford, Reuland appeared in 30 games across three seasons for the Jets and Ravens. Our condolences go out to his loved ones.

Cartwright (6'4/243) made 34 starts for the Rams, parlaying 75 catches into 1,136 yards (15.1 YPR) and 11 TDs. He made honorable mention All-Mountain West as a senior. Snubbed for a Combine invite, Cartwright displayed adequate athletic ability at Colorado State's Pro Day, running 4.77 with a 34 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-8 broad jump. Cartwright is built big with long arms (33 3/4") and huge hands (10 7/8"), but lacks fluidity in his movements and blocked poorly in college.

Affectionately known as "Busta," Anderson (6'5/244) finished his college career with just 61 receptions for 954 yards (15.6 YPR) and nine touchdowns, never catching more than 22 passes in a season. He tore both of his triceps tendons a senior. Anderson flashed seam-stretching ability for the Gamecocks, but has abnormally small hands (8 3/4") and dropped far too many balls in college. He's essentially a poor man's Ladarius Green.

Listed at 6-foot-4, 277, Zaruba is transitioning from Canadian rugby to big-league football as an obvious project. The 26-year-old from Vancouver worked out for the Eagles on Sunday and was signed to a non-guaranteed three-year deal the next day. Zaruba is entering a deep Philly tight end depth chart, where the Eagles have Brent Celek and Trey Burton backing up Zach Ertz.

Housler was signed to a reserve/future deal in January. He pulled a hamstring in voluntary workouts, but was never a strong candidate for a spot behind Rob Gronkowski and Dwayne Allen. Housler is in danger of falling out of the league.

A fifth-round pick of the Ravens in 2015, Myers spent all of 2016 on Seattle's practice squad after bouncing around the league as a rookie. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports the Seahawks plan to give Myers a shot at right tackle this offseason, which is the position he played in college. Still, he is unlikely to crack the final roster.

A seventh-round pick in 2013, Bykowski spend his rookie year on the 49ers practice squad. An undrafted rookie out of Stanford, Skov was pushed out of the draft by his shaky medical history. All three are candidates for the practice squad.

Free agent OT King Dunlap announced his retirement after nine seasons.

Released by the Chargers on March 13, Dunlap hadn't drawn a whiff of interest in free agency. Dunlap struggled with injury and ineffectiveness the past two years, including concussion issues. He appeared in all 16 games just once in his career. Dunlap turns 32 in September.

Retired OT Eugene Monroe continues to advocate for the medicinal use of marijuana in the NFL.

"This pain is never going away. My body is damaged," said Monroe, 30, who was released by the Ravens last year after becoming the first active player to publicly call on the league to permit medical marijuana. "I have to manage it somehow. Managing it with pills was slowly killing me. Now I'm able to function and be extremely efficient by figuring out how to use different formulations of cannabis." The current CBA expires in 2020, and Monroe believes there's enough info out there for the two sides to come to an agreement to allow marijuana for pain relief. Commissioner Roger Goodell seems skeptical, saying, "Listen, you’re ingesting smoke, so that’s not usually a very positive thing that people would say. It does have [an] addictive nature. There are a lot of compounds in marijuana that may not be healthy for the players long term." Goodell remains as clueless as anyone. The entire story is at the link below and is worth the read.

Bradfield, 29 in September, has been out of the league since making two starts for the Jaguars back in 2014. He has 41 career games and 27 starts under his belt and will compete with Charles Brown, Chaz Green, and others for a backup job.

A fifth-round draft pick out of Ole Miss, Cooper was a big disappointment as a member of Chip Kelly's first draft class. The 49ers will likely hope Cooper passes through waivers and is eligible for their practice squad.

Senior tested as a fourth-percentile SPARQ athlete at the Combine and faces a steep learning curve in transitioning to the NFL. He figures to be a liability in pass protection and may end up moving to guard at some point.

The Panthers' former left tackle, Oher entered the concussion protocol last Week 4 and has remained there since. "The brain is a scary thing," Oher posted on social media following the announcement. "You have to be careful with it." The Panthers spent the offseason preparing for life after Oher, lavishing money on LT Matt Kalil and using a second-round pick on Taylor Moton. Oher, whose career was stalling before he surprisingly emerged as the Panthers' blindside protector, turned 31 in April. His NFL future is looking bleak.

Signed in the wake of Taylor Decker's shoulder injury, Kouandjio was supposed to compete with Greg Robinson at left tackle, but Robinson won the job easily. With Kouandjio gone, Cornelius Lucas should stick as the swing tackle.

Pressed into duty after Ja'Wuan James injured his toe, Fox was extraordinarily bad on Ryan Tannehill's right side. It's unusual for a team to release an 11-game starter at this stage of the (off)season, but Fox wasn't in the Dolphins' 2016 plans. His release creates $1.4 million in cap space. Fox turns 28 in May. He'll search for swing work on the open market.

Fallin (6'7/340) made 33 starts on the blind side of Paxton Lynch, earning first-team All-Conference USA as a senior. Fallin has a massive frame, long arms (34 5/8"), and big hands (10 1/8"), but guard-level feet and athleticism and plays with poor technique as a heavy-legged waist bender. Fallin's ceiling is probably a swing guard-right tackle. He may not even have what it takes to win a stable backup job.

A seventh-round pick of the Falcons in 2015, Rodgers has also spent time with the Giants and Panthers during his two-year career, but he has yet to make a regular-season appearance. He is a roster long shot.

Buchanan (6’5/316) made 32 starts as the RedHawks’ right tackle, earning second-team All-MAC honors as a senior. A poor athlete with short arms (32 5/8"), Buchanan’s on-field play was inconsistent throughout college. He’ll have to show position versatility to earn a swing-reserve role in the pros.

Grubbs suffered the injury in Week 7. He was released with a "failed physical" designation in the opening days of free agency. Now 32, Grubbs was the No. 29 overall pick of the 2007 draft. He was one of the best guards in the league for the Ravens and Saints. Grubbs hasn't made any official announcements about his football future.

Thomas was a 2013 third-round pick by the Dolphins. He started 26 games for Miami, making appearances at both guard spots and right tackle, before being cut back in October and spending the rest of the season on the street. Thomas is still just 27 but has yet to prove he belongs in the NFL.

It's the first interest in Franklin since his August release. The Giants are in the market for offensive line upgrades, but haven't made any signings. They've also been connected to Branden Albert and Cyrus Kouandijo.

Arkin has been bouncing around the league since being taken by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2011 draft, but he has played just 13 career snaps in the regular season. Set to turn 30 in October, he is likely nearing the end of the line.

Detroit acquired Thomas from the 49ers in exchange for Jeremy Kerley less than a week ago. One of the 49ers many ACL rehab picks, the 2014 third-rounder has yet to play a regular-season game. He could end up on the practice squad.

Jaguars OG Mackenzy Bernadeau is the favorite to start at left guard in 2016.

The Jaguars were hoping Alabama center Ryan Kelly would fall to them in the second round but the Colts grabbed him with the 18th overall pick. Now Brandon Linder will shift to center with Bernadeau sliding in at left guard. Bernadeau has made 40 career starts at left guard, though his only start for Dallas last season came at right guard. Bernadeau may have to hold off Luke Joeckel in camp.

The No. 153 overall pick of last year's draft, Richardson struggled when pressed into duty as a rookie, and didn't take a step forward this summer. His draft pedigree will likely land him on the practice squad, but his NFL career is trending in the wrong direction.

Broncos will not tender an offer to restricted free agent G/C Sam Brenner, making him a free agent.

Brenner sat out the entire 2016 season after suffering a concussion early in training camp. Even if he were healthy, Brenner would have been a backup. Brenner claims to have cleared the concussion protocol, so at least he'll enter free agency with a clean bill of health.

Maiava (6'5/314) spent 2013-2014 as a rotational guard-tackle at U of A before taking over as the Wildcats' starting right tackle as a senior. He has plus arm length (33 5/8") and big (10 1/2"), heavy hands. A powerful drive blocker with impressive weight-room strength (34 reps of 225), Maiava struggled in pass protection when placed at tackle, but looked better on junior tape at guard. Maiava has some potential to develop into a useful swing reserve, or perhaps a short-term starter.

Masifilo, a 2012 undrafted free agent out of Stanford, has spent the better part of the past two seasons on Tampa Bay's practice squad. He's appeared in one regular-season game. Two weeks into the preseason, Masifilo has graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 2 overall guard, receiving strong marks in the run game.

The deal includes a $69,696 signing bonus. Alabama's right tackle, Shepherd is short armed (32 7/8"), and only an average athlete. He did a disappointing 17 reps on the bench at the Combine. Shepherd is a low-ceiling prospect who will try to carve out a role as a super sub.

Adams missed most of the last two years recovering from a torn patellar tendon. It's a solid flyer if Adams can regain his pre-injury form. Adams started at guard for Houston before going down, but should get a look at tackle with the Jets.

Jaguars OL Tanner Hawkinson has retired from the NFL after three seasons.

Jacksonville claimed Hawkinson off waivers from Philadelphia less than two weeks ago. He only appeared in four games over three seasons. The 25-year-old entered the league as a fifth-round pick in 2013.

Fabiano (6'4/303) was a four-year starter for the Crimson, seeing action all over the line and earning first-team All-Ivy League in 2015. His stock elevated at Harvard's Pro Day, running 5.04 with a 32 1/2-inch vertical and 25 bench-press reps. Fabiano battled turf toe as a senior and eventually required surgery. Seen as an interior-only prospect in the scouting community, Fabiano is worth a shot due to his athleticism and versatility.

Slater (6’7, 333) has the size and strength to handle power rushers, but a debilitating lack of athleticism renders him a grope-and-hug extraordinaire against speed and nuance. Last season, in San Diego's run-heavy system, Slater allowed 4.5 sacks and eight knockdowns and was also clipped with a Greg Robinson-esque five holding penalties. Slater's lack of lateral quickness -- 8.36 seconds in the three-cone drill at the NFL Scouting Combine -- and flexibility means a move to guard is forthcoming. He has enough size and power to potentially hang if he can handle the move, but Slater arrives in the NFL not NFL-ready for either guard or tackle.

Zuttah has done the roster dance in Baltimore over the past few months, first getting traded to the 49ers in March before being released by San Francisco on August 14 and signing back with Baltimore four days later. He lasted two weeks on his second stint. Zuttah made the Pro Bowl last year but is 31. The Ravens appear to be going with Ryan Jensen or Tony Bergstrom at center.

Gradkowski had been filling in for Ryan Kalil. He went down in Sunday's loss to the Raiders. With Kalil also headed to I.R., the Panthers will mix and match for the final five games. Now 28, Gradkowski is signed cheaply through 2018. Health permitting, he should be back in Carolina next season.

Not only does O'Neil believe Hunt will compete to start, he "thinks" Hunt will actually beat Lewis out for the gig. The Seahawks are completely overhauling their offensive line this year. Lewis was PFF's No. 21 center last season. Hunt is undersized at 6'/295, but size has never seemed to bother Seattle.

Ramirez has been in decline the past two seasons, but his retirement comes as a surprise. He was expected to push for the starting center job despite getting reduced to a backup role with the Lions last year. Chicago will move forward with Cornelius Edison behind Hroniss Grasu.

G/T Wade Smith was released in a corresponding roster move. Vandervelde was among the Eagles' final cuts, but it was partly because he was dealing with a back injury. Vandervelde appeared in 14 games last season, and will provide some much needed depth along the Eagles' battered interior line.

Allen was one of the draft's most surprising free agents. Allen (6'1/294) was a 2015 first-team All American, finishing his Michigan State career with 47 starts — 42 at center and five at left guard. Likened to longtime Bears C Olin Kreutz by O-Line guru Lance Zierlein, Allen overcomes size and athletic deficiencies with big hands (10 1/8"), an ability to anchor and sometimes even overpower bigger nose tackles and a tenacious playing demeanor. Rotoworld college prospects guru Josh Norris rated Allen as a top-50 player in this year's class.

A two-year starter, Amichia helped the Bulls rush for a team record 47 touchdowns as a senior while being recognized as a first-team American Athletic Conference selection. He ran a 4.99 forty at his Pro Day while putting up 32 reps on the bench press. A left tackle by trade, the 6'4, 297-pound Amichia will probably switch to guard at some point.

Henry (6'3/300) made 39 starts for the Broncos, earning first-team All-WAC honors as both a junior and senior. With short arms (32") and small hands (8 7/8"), Henry is a center-only prospect, albeit a decent one with adequate athleticism and a competitive, gritty playing demeanor. Snubbed for a Combine invite and a career overachiever, Henry has a chance to overcome his physical limitations on sheer will.

The moves make room for Seattle's undrafted free agent class. Nowak started the first eight games last season at center, but he ended up losing his job to Patrick Lewis. He will be a roster long shot wherever he lands.

Once a folk hero of #RamsTwitter -- yes, such a thing exists -- Jones was a low-level prospect coming out of Alabama despite many college accolades, and has earned 23 career snaps as a third-year pro. He takes the roster spot of G/C Julian Vandervelde, who was waived in a corresponding move.

De La Puente was Chicago's starting left guard the last two weeks, and made five appearances at center earlier in the season. Michael Ola is expected to move back inside, with Jordan Mills (ribs) returning at right tackle. The Bears promoted DT Brandon Dunn from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Dismukes (6'3/296) won the 2014 Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center, finishing his time at Auburn with two first-team All-SEC selections and 50 starts. He showed passable athleticism in Indianapolis, running 5.31 with a 27 1/2-inch vertical and 8-foot-11 broad jump. An undersized, high-effort scrapper, Dismukes can only play center. He'll compete for a roster spot in training camp.

Kugler (6'3/297) converted from tight end to center as a freshman and went on make 43 straight starts, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten as a senior. Kugler's arms (30 1/2") limit him to center only and his Pro Day workout was horrific, running 5.47 with a 26 1/2-inch vertical.

Eagles C Tyler Orlosky missed all of OTAs and minicamp with a sprained MCL.

He's 100 percent now. A priority UDFA out of West Virginia, Orlosky is looking to earn a backup spot on one of the deepest offensive lines in the league. Orlosky was only charged with allowing one sack in his college career.

The Colts signed Herremans last offseason to start at right guard. After two games, the Colts ended that experiment and ended up cutting the 33-year-old in December. This is Herremans' first known visit since his release.

Vasquez visited Tennessee last week, but left without a deal. The Titans could bring him in as a pass-blocking upgrade over Jeremiah Poutasi and Chance Warmack. Vasquez is coming off a down season in Gary Kubiak's zone scheme, grading as PFF’s No. 50 guard out of 81 qualifiers.

Former Panthers and Giants OG Geoff Schwartz announced his retirement after nine seasons in the NFL.

Released by the Lions last August, Schwartz wrote he has known he was retired "for months." A quality player, Schwartz's career likely would have gone much differently if he had been able to stay on the field, but he missed all of 2011 with a hip injury and played just 13 games in two seasons with the Giants. Schwartz should have a future as a broadcaster and analyst.

Cooper (6’2/322) made 37 starts on the Crimson Hawks’ line, moving from left guard to right tackle as a senior and earning first-team D-2 All-America honors. Sub-par conditioning and academic grades caused Cooper to go overlooked by big programs coming out of high school, but he dominated at Indiana (PA) and has a big-league body. Albeit an obvious project, Cooper is a sleeper to become an NFL starting guard.

The Broncos needed to clear a roster spot for Billy Turner, who was claimed off waivers from the Ravens on Monday. Weems logged 114 snaps for Denver this year while mostly playing at right guard. He struggled mightily, grading out as one of the worst guards in football, according to ProFootballFocus.

Free agent OG Chase Farris will miss all of 2017 after suffering a torn Achilles.

The injury occurred while training for the upcoming season. This also explains why New England waived him with a non-football-injury designation on Thursday. Farris spent last year on the Patriots' practice squad after going undrafted out of Ohio State. Expect the Pats to fill his vacant roster spot by adding an interior lineman.

Matthews (6'2/290) is the son of Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews, brother of 2014 Falcons first-round pick Jake Matthews and cousin of Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Matthews. He's flattered by the conflation, but that doesn't mean Mike's NFL dreams are DOA. He can't fix the poor athleticism (5.45 forty, 8.09 3-cone, 24.5-inch vertical), but he's as smart, technically sound and tough (has played through a broken foot) as you'd expect from an apple shaken off the Matthews tree. For those reasons, NFL Media's Gil Brandt believes he'll develop into a long-time NFL starter. Matthews received a signing bonus of $7,500 from the Browns. He'll head to summer camp No. 3 on the center depth chart behind Cam Erving and Garth Gerhart. Party on.

Urbik was expected to miss the start of the season after a knee scope this week. The Dolphins couldn't afford to wait on him given their shortage of offensive line depth. Urbik should resurface when healthy.

Fanaika signed a three-year, $6.5 million contract last March, but quickly lost his starting guard job in camp. He was placed on injured reserve with a back injury before the season. Now 30, Fanaika struggled mightily for the Cardinals in 2014.

A seventh-round pick out of New Hampshire in 2013, Smith was converted from defensive tackle to guard in Seattle. He has familiarity with new coach Dan Quinn and will battle for one of the Falcons' final roster spots.

Matias (6'6/309) was a stalwart left guard for the Seminoles, tallying 43 starts and earning second-team All ACC as a senior. Brutally short on athleticism, Matias posted a 17 1/2-inch vertical, 5.52 forty, and 7-foot broad jump at the Combine. Matias has the build of a right tackle, but his inability to move efficiently or smoothly is a major concern. It would be a surprise if Matias became more than a high-end backup or barely-functional spot starter.

DeBord (6'6/302) made a school-record 51 starts for the Eagles, earning first-team FCS All American in 2015. He drew NFL notice with a big Pro Day, running 5.03 with a 30 1/2-inch vertical jump. DeBord managed only 18 bench-press reps and obviously needs time in the weight room, but he has NFL-level size and athleticism. He's a somewhat intriguing project.

Greene (6'3/321) made 32 starts for the Aztecs, mostly at right guard. While he's a limited athlete — 5.20 forty, 8-foot-2 broad jump, 8.07 three-cone time — Greene flashed people-erasing power in the Mountain West and didn't embarrass himself as a pulling guard on the move. Greene could grow into a useful player if utilized correctly. He has NFL-level run-blocking ability.

Replogle reportedly "didn't look lost" on offense during post-draft rookie camp, but he's undersized for a guard at 6-foot-2, 299, and is shaping up as a long shot for a roster spot. Replogle went undrafted out of Indiana in 2013.

Ola started the final seven games at right tackle for the Lions last season and received positive grades from Pro Football Focus for both his pass protection and run blocking. He could be cut by the Bills next week when OT Seantrel Henderson's suspension is done. Ola can play either tackle spot.

Dunker (6’4/318) made 43 starts for the TSU Tigers, shuttling between guard and tackle before settling in on the blind side as a senior. He earned first-team FCS All-America in 2016. Originally a Florida commit, Dunker transferred after a series of 2013 arrests, the most serious involving grand theft of a motor vehicle. Dunker stayed out of trouble in the small-school ranks. A plus athlete who will move inside in the pros, Dunker’s biggest drawback is his shortage of core strength, which limits his run-blocking prowess. He best profiles as a zone-scheme guard.

Johnstone (6'6/301) made 39 starts in his Oregon career -- all at left tackle -- and rebounded from an injury-ruined junior season to earn first-team All-Pac 12 as a senior. Johnstone has long arms (34") and big hands (10 3/8") and is an above-average athlete with 5.21 speed and an impressive 7.31 three-cone time. Two left ACL tears in college have robbed Johnstone of some of his movement skills, however, and his shortage of lower-body strength shows up in both Johnstone's pass and run blocking. He would do well to become a reliable NFL swing tackle.

The Browns cleared a roster spot for him by cutting DT Gabe Wright. Barker has appeared in six career games but none since 2015. Given the strength of Cleveland's offensive line, Barker will be hard-pressed to crack the 53-man roster.

The 49ers shuffled their offensive line at Tuesday's practice, giving sixth-round OG Ian Silberman first-team reps at right guard.

Marcus Martin started the first two preseason games at right guard, but was moved to center on Tuesday, booting Joe Looney from the top unit. Coach Jim Tomsula says the line is "unsettled" after Looney and Martin had some issues over the weekend against the Cowboys. Silberman played right tackle in college.

Joseph (6’6/293) made 34 starts at left tackle for the FIU Panthers, managing honorable mention all-conference in the C-USA as a senior. Joseph’s primary strength is his length at a lean 6-foot-6 with absurd arm length (35 5/8"), but he tested as a 14th-percentile athlete before the draft and needs a ton of weight-room and technical work. It would be a surprise if Joseph lasted particularly long in the pros.

They also cut tight end Rory "Busta" Anderson. Pears started all 16 games for the Niners last season but couldn't hold off Trent Brown in camp. The 34-year-old should land a backup gig in relatively short order despite his struggles last year.

Nembot (6'7/322) converted from defensive end to offensive line at Colorado, going on to start for 3 1/2 seasons at right tackle before protecting the blind side for the final month of his senior year. A native of Cameroon, Nembot has vine-like arms (34 5/8") and huge hands (10 5'8"), and didn't begin playing football until his junior year in high school. Nembot has a long way to go, but he is a capable enough athlete with an intriguing enough build to be worth a look as a developmental project.

Ex-Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer is retiring after missing the 2016 season with hip and shoulder injuries.

Drafted in the second round in 2009, Vollmer went on to start 90 games for the Patriots. He earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2010 at right tackle, won a Super Bowl in 2014, and helped protect Tom Brady for seven seasons. Vollmer is currently enrolled in NFL Broadcast Boot Camp. Last year, the Patriots moved forward with Marcus Cannon as their long-term right tackle starter.

Van Dyk was a three-year starter at Portland State, earning All-Big Sky honors his senior year. He is a plus athlete for his 6-foot-7, 313-pound frame, but will need to build his functional strength before he can make an impact in the league. Van Dyk will likely land on the Rams' practice squad this season.

When the Eagles were in a pinch for line help late in the season, they asked Hart to try his hand at the switch. He apparently showed enough in a few practice sessions to head into the offseason program as an offensive lineman. Hart wasn't playing on defense, so maybe the move will help him find a role.

Holmes was a third-round pick by the Falcons in 2012 and made 19 starts for the team before suffering a season-ending broken foot in Week 4 of 2014. He never played another down for Atlanta before being released with an injury settlement back in December. Holmes will compete for a backup job in Detroit.

He missed all of last season with a torn ACL. Williams began his career at tackle but he spent most of his time in New England as a blocking tight end. The 26-year-old will look to catch on as a camp body elsewhere.

An undrafted free agent last season, Marquardt reportedly re-fractured the same foot that sidelined him his senior year in college and his rookie season in the NFL. He had been participating fully in the 49ers offseason program, and there were even rumblings San Francisco saw Marquardt as their swing-tackle of the future. At 6-foot-8, 317, Marquardt has a ton of upside, but he will have to prove his health to make a mark in the league. He'll spend 2014 on I.R.

An undrafted free agent out of Oregon State in 2014, Kelly spent his rookie season on the Chiefs' injured reserve with a knee injury. He played at right tackle for the Ottawa Redblacks last season. The 26-year-old was signed after going through a short workout with the 49ers in late December. Kelly also had interest from the Browns, Vikings and Eagles.

C Drew Nowak, OL Zach Sterup, OLB Garrick Mayweather, and DB Shannon Edwards were signed in corresponding moves. A seventh-round pick of the Cowboys last year, Gibson was released by Dallas at final cuts. He spent last season on the Chiefs' practice squad.

Milton basically was already an extra tackle at 6-foot-4 and 293 pounds, but he's officially been tabbed as a lineman by switching his number from 83 to 63. He played 14 offensive snaps down the stretch after being claimed off waivers.

This means nothing in the grand scheme of things because Brown is/was never going to play again after he was given a one-game ban last year and subsequently released by the Giants. A habitual wife-beater, Brown had allegedly been physical with his ex-wife more than 20 times over a six-year period starting when she was pregnant in 2009 all the way through a 2015 Pro Bowl incident.

Patrick Murray has been signed to take his place. Folk was an unmitigated disaster after beating out Roberto Aguayo in camp, shanking 5-of-11 field goal attempts. He single-handedly cost the Bucs last Thursday's game against the Patriots. Going on 33, Folk was excellent for seven years with the Jets, but his phone isn't going to be ringing off the hook.

Santos was placed on IR this week. His injury was never expected to be a season ender, so this allows him to resurface with another team when healthy. The Chiefs are moving forward with Harrison Butker.

In addition to Lambo, the Bucs will also work out Andrew Franks and Mike Nugent. Nick Folk beat out former second-round pick Roberto Aguayo for the starting job this summer but has gone off the rails by converting just 6-of-11 kicks to start the year. He hit rock bottom on Thursday night, coming up empty on all three of his attempts in a loss to New England.

An UDFA out of Georgia Southern, Koo had converted just 3-of-6 field goal attempts through four NFL games, though some icing was involved. That, of course, is part of the game at this level. 23-year-old Koo was 9-of-9 on extra points. He'll probably get another chance elsewhere.

Brindza made it 13 days with the Jets after signing a reserve/future contract. His undoing was a torn Achilles' tendon suffered during a workout last week. It's been a cruel NFL career thus far for Brindza, who was waived by the Bucs in early October after proving addicted to missed extra points. Brindza is a 2015 UDFA out of Notre Dame.

Bertolet (5'8/188) spent a little more than two seasons as the Aggies' placekicker, finishing his career 37-of-56 (66.1%) on field goals and 128-of-138 on extra points. Simply put, Bertolet isn't accurate enough to nail down a job in the NFL.

Craddock (6'0/186) earned the 2014 Lou Groza Award as the nation's top kicker before suffering a season-ending wrist dislocation nine games into his senior year. He finished his career 57-of-70 (81.4 percent) on field goals with four missed extra points. Craddock has an NFL leg and is a willing tackler in kick coverage, but he needs to improve his kickoffs to become a full-time NFL placekicker. Craddock's competition in Cleveland will be "Travis Coons."

Ex-Bengals K Shayne Graham has announced his retirement after 17 seasons.

A 2000 UDFA, Graham made 178 career appearances, the majority of them with the Bengals. A career 85.5 percent kicker, Graham's Achilles' heel was his lack of a "deep ball." He converted just 17-of-32 kicks of 50 yards or longer. Graham turned 39 in December.

Nugent made all five of his preseason field goal attempts but still lost the starting job to Aldrick Rosas. A former second-round pick with 236 career field goals, Nugent will be a name to watch for any teams who encounter kicker trouble early in the year.

Free agent K Shaun Suisham announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons.

"Unfortunately, the injury I sustained in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game last preseason was catastrophic and has proven to be critical to continuing my career," Suisham said in a statement. Suisham was released with a failed physical tag by the Steelers on Friday. He finishes his career with an 84.1-percent conversion rate on 251 career field goal attempts.

They needed to make room on the roster for backup quarterback Josh Johnson. The Bills used Cundiff on kickoffs in Sunday's win against Tennessee. Now that role will be absorbed by placekicker Dan Carpenter.

Cleveland claimed Oberkrom off waivers from Jacksonville on Wednesday. The roster move clears a spot for WR Dennis Parks. Oberkrom was a productive college kicker at TCU but it looks like he's decided not to pursue a career in the NFL. The Browns still hold his rights if he changes his mind.

Koehn (6'1/197) spent two seasons as the Hawkeyes' kicker, going 28-of-36 (77.8 percent) on field goal attempts. He doubled as Iowa's kickoff specialist, turning 90 of his 147 career kicks (61.2 percent) into touchbacks. Koehn's leg strength is barely adequate or worse, and he didn't display consistent accuracy as a field goal or PAT kicker in the Big Ten. He's an NFL long shot.

Chicago claimed Aguayo off waivers three weeks ago. Taking a chance on a former second-round pick made sense, but Aguayo missed his only in-game attempt. He may need some time away from the game to clear his head.

According to the New York Post's Brian Costello, the Jets are hoping Ross Martin wins the kicker job.

Looking to replace Nick Folk, the Jets are bringing Martin, a second-year UDFA out of Duke, and Chandler Catanzaro to camp. Martin is the cheaper option. It's something to keep in mind for those drafting in formats with kickers right now.

Manton served as ULM's punter, kickoff specialist, and placekicker during his four-year career. He connected on 20-of-24 field goals (83.3 percent) as a senior. Manton earned first-team All-Sun Belt as a junior punter and second-team honors as a kicker in 2014. Manton's ability to perform a variety of tasks gives him an outside chance at an NFL career. Unfortunately, that won't happen in Baltimore behind stud PK Justin Tucker.